Happy Valentine’s Day Somerville! You may already have plans for today, perhaps you’re even going to one of the restaurants I highlighted as romantic spots to dine a few weeks ago. But if your calendar is still open, never fear. I’ve … Continue reading
Somerville is unique for many reasons, but one of the most obvious is the sheer number of Bathtub Marys that dot nearly every street in the city. Lifelong Somerville resident Cathy Piantigini didn’t pay much attention to these distinctive statues … Continue reading
As you’ve probably guessed from a few of my recent posts, I love skiing and snowboarding. But the unpredictable winter last year left little time to hit the slopes, so my husband Mike and I decided to venture further north … Continue reading
What a weekend! From a frenzied preparation for the storm and a very snowy and windy couple of days to digging ourselves out and the sun reappearing on Sunday morning, it was a whirlwind weekend. After shoveling for a few … Continue reading
Happy Weekend Somerville! Many more events for the weekend have been canceled, so I’ve updated the listings below to reflect that. Though the two snow play events, one in Union and one in Davis, are still on. I hope you’re … Continue reading
February’s Somerville Arts Council Artist of the Month, Marcus Santos, first knew he wanted to make his passion for music his livelihood as a teenager in Brazil. He didn’t know what that would look like, but he followed his dreams … Continue reading
By now you probably know that you should Eat More Kale, but you may be struggling with how to eat it. Today I’m bringing you four delicious kale recipes written and tested by the chefs of Somerville’s Cuisine en Locale, which … Continue reading
Somerville is teeming with small businesses selling everything from popsicles and craft coffee to letterpress posters and handmade jewelry, but not all of these operations have permanent retail homes. Somerville Local First planned to bring many of these businesses together … Continue reading
I love having visitors in from out of town because it always makes me feel like playing tourist in my own city. When I found out a friend was coming from New York City recently, I looked at my list … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day might still be two weeks away, but preparations for the holiday are already underway all over Somerville. I’ve got all the details on a very special shopping event (featuring the highly sought-after Union Square Donuts) happening this coming … Continue reading
